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Freeze-dried strawberries and gooey marshmallows come together to make these the most delicious Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats! They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, bake sale treats or easy after-school snacks!
There’s something so simple and nostalgic about a Rice Krispie treat! And though I love classic Rice Krispies, I always find it fun to play around with flavors from time to time!
My Lemon Rice Krispie Treats are such a yummy treat in the summer, but these Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are a fun twist on the classic treat and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients Needed (Amounts in Recipe Card Below)
- Freeze-Dried Strawberries – You can also use dried blueberries and make Blueberry Rice Krispie Treats!
- Butter – Salted or unsalted butter will work in this recipe.
- Marshmallows – I always use a 10 ounce bag of mini marshmallows (5 1/2 cups). If you only have large marshmallows, count out 40 marshmallows.
- Crispy Rice Cereal – aka Rice Krispie cereal.
- Sprinkles & White Chocolate – Optional, but add a cute festive flair to the treats!
How to Make Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
First, you’ll pulverize the freeze-dried strawberries (consider these the secret ingredient!!) in a food processor. If you don’t have a food processor, place them in a resealable bag and crush them into fine pieces with a rolling pin.
Next, you’ll add the marshmallows and butter to a large microwave-safe bowl. Melt and stir until smooth.
Add the strawberry powder to the melted marshmallows and stir. Lastly, you’ll add the cereal and sprinkles, stir and pour into the prepared pan.
Using either a greased rubber spatula or a sheet of parchment paper, press the cereal mixture into an even layer.
These pink Rice Krispie treats are super fun and festive as-is, but I love adding a drizzle of melted chocolate on top as well as some sprinkles. It’s a great way to tie in a Valentine’s theme!
You could also make these on the stovetop. Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large pot over medium heat. Once smooth, remove from the heat, stir in the strawberry powder and proceed as the recipe states.
Pro Tip! Measure out all the ingredients and prepare the pan before getting started. You’ll want to work quickly once you start as the melted marshmallows will get more and more difficult to stir as they cool.
Turn them into Rice Krispie Pops!!
Of course, you can cut the treats into squares and serve them as is, but how fun are they as a heart-shaped Rice Krispie pop?! Simply use a cookie cutter to cut into heart shapes, insert a popsicle stick in the bottom, cover with a treat bag, and secure with ribbon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most grocery stores have them near the nuts and dried fruits (like raisins, dried apricots, etc).
Either cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container. Store on the counter for up to 5 days. They’ll be the optimal texture for the first day or two (then will begin to harden a bit each day).
If you noticed, good catch!!! Yes, I updated this recipe after Strawberry Rice Krispies and strawberry marshmallows were not longer widely available. I considered adding strawberry jello to the mix to get the same look, but didn’t like the artificial flavor.
Then I added freeze-dried berries instead and WHOA. SO GOOD!! I love the real strawberry flavor!! Freeze-dried strawberries only have one ingredient (strawberries!) so instead of artificial flavors, it tastes like real strawberries!
Other Delicious Cereal Treats
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- One 9×13-inch pan
Ingredients
- 1 1-ounce bag freeze-dried strawberries
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/4 cup festive sprinkles optional
- 1-2 ounces white chocolate chips or almond bark for drizzle on top, optional
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Add the freeze-dried strawberries to a food processor. Process on high for 30 seconds or until mostly powder; set aside.1 1-ounce bag freeze-dried strawberries
- In a large microwaveable bowl, add the butter and marshmallows. Cook on high for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, or until the butter and marshmallows are melted.4 tablespoons butter, 1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
- Stir in the strawberry powder.
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal and sprinkles and stir well.5 cups Rice Krispies cereal, 1/4 cup festive sprinkles
- Using a greased rubber spatula, press the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Optional: Melt the white chocolate until smooth; drizzle over the Rice Krispies. Garnish with additional sprinkles, if desired.1-2 ounces white chocolate chips or almond bark
Notes
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